Patient Resources
Hernia
A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot or tear in surrounding muscle or connective tissue fascia forming a balloon like sac.
Haemorrhoids
Often described as "varicose veins of the anus and rectum", haemorrhoids are enlarged bulging blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum.
Colonscopy
A flexible lighted tube fitted with a tiny video camera on the end is inserted into the rectum. The inside of the rectum and entire colon can be viewed for polyps, cancer or diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The operation is done to remove the gallstones or remove an infected or inflamed gallbladder.
Appendectomy
Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. The operation is done to remove an infected appendix. As infected appendix called appendicitis can burst and release bacteria and stool into the abdomen.
Anal Fissure
The anal canal is a short tube surrounded by muscle at the end of your rectum. The rectum is the bottom section of your colon (large intestine). An anal fissure is a small rip or tear in the lining of the anal canal.
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when a tissue bulges out through an opening in the muscles on the abdomen near the naval or belly button.
Abscess and Fistula
An anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus found near the anus or rectum.
